J--CA MODOC NWR GRANDMA TRACT WELL

The contract awards a firm-fixed price service agreement to repair the Grandma Tract Well at Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Alturas, California, with the objective of restoring reliable irrigation water supply during dry seasons. The scope includes a comprehensive hydrogeological assessment of the well, evaluation of existing mechanical failures such as driveshaft shearing and motor/pump degradation, casing repair, and the delivery of a final report detailing findings, recommended repairs, and associated costs. The contractor must possess a valid C-57 Well Drilling Contractor license and demonstrate proven capability to conduct downhole video inspections and assess pump and motor components. Performance is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2026, and conclude by September 30, 2026, with all major deliverables required within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed. Site access is restricted behind locked gates and requires prior coordination with the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accepted industry standards, while adhering to sustainability guidelines promoting waste reduction and the use of recovered or biobased materials in packaging and operations. The contract incorporates a suite of mandatory FAR clauses governing ethics, labor standards, supply chain security, and compliance. The contractor must uphold a code of business ethics, provide paid sick leave and minimum wages as required by executive orders, ensure equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and prohibit human trafficking and retaliation against whistleblowers. Additional compliance obligations include restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment from covered foreign entities, prohibitions on ByteDance applications, and requirements to report executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards. Payments must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with accelerated payments mandated for small business subcontractors. The award will be determined through a best-value tradeoff process—price ranked first, followed by evaluation of required qualifications, technical approach, and past performance—where technical acceptability serves as a pass/fail threshold. All proposals must be submitted as three separate PDF files via email by May 1, 2026, with no physical submissions permitted. The contract includes optional extensions for service up to six months and potential contract term extensions up to five additional years. No contract value has been publicly disclosed due to missing pricing data in the bid schedule.